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Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey.
Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis.
At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.
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MISSION STATEMENT
At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.
JOB SUMMARY
Cresco Labs is seeking a full-time Human Resources (HR) Specialist to join our HR Shared Services team at our Chicago, IL headquarters. Working closely with HR and business leaders, the HR Specialist facilitates administrative human resources processes across the Cresco Labs enterprise. The HR Specialist is responsible for managing a variety processes and HR duties in support of the employee life cycle, HR & Shared Services administration, and special projects.
CORE JOB DUTIES
- Support the documentation and data entry related to organizational changes, including transfers, promotions, salary changes, and other types.
- Answer frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, employment verifications, unemployment, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.
- Manage the employee personnel files. Ensure appropriate employee paperwork is captured and filed. Audit paperwork regularly.
- Must be able to go into the office on a weekly basis to pick up, sort and scan mail.
- Process unemployment claims, terminations filings, severance paperwork, and organizational change requests in a timely and organized manner.
- Supports Talent Acquistion processes and systems, as needed.
- Collaborate with HR Shared Service Manager and HR leadership to evaluate, map, improve, and automate processes.
- Efficiently use systems to optimize work including Docusign, MS Excel & Word, Unemployment Portal, Greenhouse, Wurk (HRIS), and other systems as required.
- Ad hoc audits and projects in support of performance, benefit, and compensation review and evaluation processes.
- Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and other documentation related to HR processes.
- Ad hoc support of pre-boarding and onboarding processes for new employees
- Prepare audits and reports and present findings, as requested.
- Responsible for administrative HR project support and special projects, as needed.
- Provide coverage for other team members when required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred
- 2+ years of demonstrable experience across HR functions / areas of expertise
- Highly proficient in most Microsoft Office applications, including MS Word and Excel
- Ability to use general office equipment and troubleshooting methods
- Excellent communicator and active listener
- Must be extremely detail-oriented
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Flexible, resourceful, and adaptable to change
- Previous data entry and administrative office experience preferred
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
- Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) Notice to Applicants:Please read the California Employee Privacy Notice (“CA Privacy Notice”) regarding Sunnyside* and its affiliate Cresco Labs’ policies pertaining to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information. This CA Privacy Notice supplements the information contained in the Sunnyside* Privacy Policy and applies to California resident employees and job applicants. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting [email protected] Reporting a Scam:
Cresco Labs is aware of fictitious employment offers being circulated from various sources. Many of these schemes consist of an alleged offer of employment with Cresco Labs with the intention of gaining personal information, including payment and/or banking information. Be aware that fraudulent job offers and correspondence may appear legitimate: they may feature a Cresco Labs logo, they may appear to originate from an official-looking email address or web site, or they may be sent by individuals purporting to represent Cresco Labs or an entity which includes the word Cresco Labs in its name.
Please note that Cresco Labs does not ask for payment or personal banking information as a condition of employment. Any personal information is requested for payroll or state badging purposes only. Applications can be securely submitted through our career’s pages.We are working diligently to block this from happening. Beware if an offer of employment looks too good to be true. Never divulge personal and banking information or send money if you are unsure of the authenticity of an email or other communication in the name of Cresco Labs.If you are in doubt, please contact us at [email protected] with questions.
Cresco Labs Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
400 W Erie St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60654
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